Background
Neal, A. Curtis was born on November 25, 1922 in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Son of Berry W. and Mattie E. (Shepherd) Neal.
Neal, A. Curtis was born on November 25, 1922 in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Son of Berry W. and Mattie E. (Shepherd) Neal.
University of Texas (Bachelor of Business Administration). University of Texas (Bachelor of Laws).
Bar: Texas 1951; Certified Public Accountant., Texas. Society licensed, Texas. Licensed East.M.T., Texas,1983.
With Office of Texas Secretary of State 1948-1952.
Private practice, Amarillo, Texas, 1952-1990. Retired, 1990. Counsel, Executive Committee, advancement chairman Boy Scouts American, 1957-1967.
Member Kids, Incorporated. (board directors 1954-1968, president 1960), Western Merchandisers (board directors 1970-1990), Hastings Books, Music, Video (board dirs.1971-1993).
Member Key Presidential Legion of Merit (Republican Presidential award 1994). Formerly active Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Symphony, United Fund, National Committee Republican Presidential Task Force, Barber Shop Quartett Singing in American, Incorporated.
Deacon, board member and volunteer First Christian Church and Paramount Territory Christian Church. Volunteer High Plains Baptist Hospital, Amarillo Garden Club, Hospice and church work.
WithUSN, 1942-1945.
Counsel, executive committee, advancement chairman Boy Scouts America, 1957—1967. Member of American Bar Association, Scottsh Rite Masons, York Rite (Commander 1961), Masons, Disabled American Veterans, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Amarillo Bar Association (president 1981-1982), State Bar Texas Association (committee coordination with accountants 1977-1979, committee assistance to local bar associations 1979-1984, state bar college law 1981-1990, special services membership division 1982, chairman 1982-1983), American Institute Accountants, High Plains Baptist Hospital, First Christian Church and Paramount Territory Christian Church (deacon, board member and volunteer), Barber Shop Quartett Singing America Inc. (volunteer), National Committee Republican Presidential Task Force, United Fund, Amarillo Symphony, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce, Key Presidential Legion Merit (Republican Presidential award 1994), Hastings Books, Music, Video (board director 1971-1993), Western Merchandisers 1970-1980, Kids Inc.
1954-1968, (president 1960), Starlighters Dance Club, Amarillo Club, Amarillo Garden Club, Beta Alpha Psi, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Martha E. Bishop, April 16, 1942. Children: Curtis Junior, Patricia Ann, Dick(deceased).